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5-10-2018

FDA approves expanded use of Gardasil 9 to include individuals 27 through 45 years old

FDA approves expanded use of Gardasil 9 to include individuals 27 through 45 years old

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

11-9-2018

Risk assessment of substances used in food supplements: the example of the botanical Gymnema sylvestre

Published on: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0200 Botanicals and preparations derived from these are among the substances frequently added to foods and food supplements, yet the safety of many botanicals has not been systematically assessed. In the context of the EU‐FORA fellowship programme, the fellow performed an assessment on the safety of the botanical Gymnema sylvestre, in accordance with EFSA's guidance on the assessment of safety of botanicals. Although preparations of G. sylvestre are marketed as f...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

22-8-2018

Radagast Pet Food Voluntarily Expands Recall to Include Rad Cat Raw Diet Products With Best By Dates of 10/19/18 Through 12/3/19 Due to Potential Health Risk

Radagast Pet Food, Inc. of Portland, OR is expanding its voluntary recall to include an additional quantity of Rad Cat Raw Diet across all varieties with Best By dates of 10/19/18 through 12/3/19 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Radagast Pet Food is conducting this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution because of its strong commitment to food safety and quality.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

18-8-2018

Teva Canada expands recall of valsartan drugs to include additional lots, as a precaution

August 18, 2018

Health Canada

12-7-2018

FDA expands its support for states to advance implementation of produce safety activities

FDA expands its support for states to advance implementation of produce safety activities

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

6-7-2018

LL’S Magnetic Clay Inc. Expands Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens In Prescript-Assist Dietary Supplement To All Lots

LL’s Magnetic Clay, Inc. of Austin, Texas is recalling all lots of Prescript-Assist (still within expiration date), a dietary supplement it marketed until late 2017, because of its potential to contain undeclared allergens, including almonds, crustaceans, milk, casein, eggs, and peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these specific types of allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

6-7-2018

Expanded Recall: Peg Perego Canada Inc. recalls Various Book Strollers

Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that these strollers do not meet the Carriages and Strollers Regulations in Canada. Specifically, the strollers do not meet the latching system requirements for folding strollers as they do not have a safety device independent of the latching device to prevent folding.

Health Canada

14-6-2018

ANSES consolidates its presence in Boulogne-sur-Mer!

Centrally located in the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, the Laboratory for Food Safety's site specialising in fishery and aquaculture products is expanding! This extension, financed jointly by the Hauts-de-France Region and the local community, underlines ANSES's scientific investment in Boulogne-sur-Mer and is fully consistent with regional research dynamics for the quality and safety of aquatic products.

France - Agence Nationale du Médicament Vétérinaire

12-6-2018

FLIR Lorex, Inc. recalls certain Lorex Video Monitors

Batteries in the affected monitors can overheat and expand, posing a potential burn hazard to consumers.

Health Canada

1-6-2018

Expanded Recall: Medline Canada, Corp. recalls Various Medline Cosmetic Products

The recalled products may be contaminated with the bacteria Burkolderia cepacia. Burkolderia cepacia can pose a risk of infections to consumers, especially those with weakened immune systems. Contamination of the bacteria has only been confirmed for the Remedy Essentials Cleanser No Rinse Foam that was includedin the previous recall.

Health Canada

30-5-2018

FDA approves new treatment for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis

FDA today expanded the approval of Xeljanz (tofacitinib) to include adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

29-5-2018

Expanded Recall: Stroller Boutique recalls Anex Sport stroller

Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has determined these strollers do not meet the Carriages and Strollers Regulations in Canada. Specifically, the strollers contain barium in excess of allowable limits. Additionally, these strollers do not meet Health Canada's stability requirements. These strollers may tip-over while in use, posing a fall hazard.

Health Canada

28-5-2018

Expanded Recall: Various Uncertified USB Chargers Recalled due to Fire and Shock Risk

The recalled USB chargers did not pass a standard electrical test, and may pose a risk of electrical shock and fire.

Health Canada

11-5-2018

FDA expands approval of Gilenya to treat multiple sclerosis in pediatric patients

FDA approves Gilenya (fingolimod) to treat multiple sclerosis MS in children age 10 and older. This is the first FDA approval of a drug to treat MS in pediatric patients

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

2-5-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Velphoro, mixture of polynuclear iron(III)-oxyhydroxide, sucrose and starches, Revision: 5, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

20-4-2018

Dietary Supplements by Nutrizone: Recall - Potential for Salmonella Contamination

Expanded recall of various kratom dietary supplements to additional lot numbers due to possible Salmonella Health Risk.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

5-9-2018

Patients may not have access to an #FDA approved or cleared device in the absence of adequate coverage. That’s why we’re expanding our work with private payors to help narrow the time it takes for payors to make a coverage determination on new medical dev

Patients may not have access to an #FDA approved or cleared device in the absence of adequate coverage. That’s why we’re expanding our work with private payors to help narrow the time it takes for payors to make a coverage determination on new medical devices

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

28-8-2018

EU/3/18/2057 (Pharm Research Associates (UK) Limited)

EU/3/18/2057 (Active substance: 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-8-{[5-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-(trifluoromethoxy) phenyl]amino}-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-h]quinazoline-3-carboxamide fumarate salt) - Orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)5729 of Tue, 28 Aug 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/051/18

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

2-8-2018

EU/3/18/2044 (medac Gesellschaft fUr klinische SpezialprAparate mbH)

EU/3/18/2044 (Active substance: Allogeneic bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells, ex-vivo expanded) - Orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)5276 of Thu, 02 Aug 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/023/18

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

22-7-2018

But predicates may be decades old. Our new “expanded abbreviated” 510(k) path to market https://bit.ly/2vnc1Zl  may drive greater market competition for safer devices. It explains how objective performance criteria may be used to demonstrate substantial

But predicates may be decades old. Our new “expanded abbreviated” 510(k) path to market https://bit.ly/2vnc1Zl  may drive greater market competition for safer devices. It explains how objective performance criteria may be used to demonstrate substantial equivalence.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

19-7-2018

HES (hydroxyethyl starch)

HES (hydroxyethyl starch) (Active substance: hydroxyethyl starch (HES), solutions for infusion) - Community Referrals - Art 107i - Commission Decision (2018)4832 of Thu, 19 Jul 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMEA/H/A-107i/1457

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

22-6-2018

FDA expands approval of hybrid closed loop system for monitoring and delivering insulin to pediatric patients as young as 7. #cgm #diabetes #pediatrics #fdaapproval #medicaldevice http://go.usa.gov/xUqgQ pic.twitter.com/wZdrU6tTzf

FDA expands approval of hybrid closed loop system for monitoring and delivering insulin to pediatric patients as young as 7. #cgm #diabetes #pediatrics #fdaapproval #medicaldevice http://go.usa.gov/xUqgQ  pic.twitter.com/wZdrU6tTzf

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

16-5-2018

EU/3/09/667 (Takeda Pharma A/S)

EU/3/09/667 (Active substance: Expanded human allogeneic mesenchymal adult stem cells extracted from adipose tissue) - Transfer of orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)3029 of Wed, 16 May 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMEA/OD/054/09/T/01

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

16-5-2018

EU/3/14/1382 (Novartis Europharm Limited)

EU/3/14/1382 (Active substance: Allogeneic CD34+ cells expanded ex vivo with an aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonist) - Transfer of orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)3044 of Wed, 16 May 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/120/14/T/01

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

17-4-2018

Autologous skeletal myoblasts expanded ex vivo (Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Paris (APHP))

Autologous skeletal myoblasts expanded ex vivo (Active substance: Autologous skeletal myoblasts expanded ex vivo) - Refusal of orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)2354 of Tue, 17 Apr 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/144/17

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety